HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM!

May 13th, 2010 - Samantha's first Birthday. We had a party planned for Saturday, but made cupcakes and sang to her on Thurs, her actual birthday, too.

She REALLY enjoyed the cupcake.

She had a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse party, because for several months, from the time she was about 4 months old, until she was about 10 months, that was her favorite show. She was fascinated every time it came on, and would just sit and watch it. (Then she got really mobile, and no longer had time for TV. Dang it!)

We even invited Minnie Mouse (AKA Makala) to the party!
Thanks for the use of the costume, Karen!

Her big sister, Jaynie, brought her an adorable little tent to play in. She loves it!

Kathleen put together a slide show set to music of all of the pictures we had of her first year. It was awesome! Everyone sat and watched it.

Our good friends, the Cooks, (with Sam's future husband, Colton) came to celebrate with us. That's Sam's nephew, Braiden, in the front.

Eating a cookie!

Opening presents. She wasn't terribly interested in this part. She got some absolutely adorable dresses and outfits.

The Cooks brought her this beautiful blue and white dress.
She looks like a princess in it!

A trike from the McClellans!

And her very own Toodles cake.
What a mess!!!

This was Toodles before.

Make a wish!

Her Aunt Robin made the cake. She did an AWESOME job!!
I felt guilty for letting anyone eat it.

This is all that was left.
It sure was good!

I can't believe our sweet little Sam has already been with us a year. It seems like just yesterday we found out she was coming. There are no words for the blessing she has been in our family. For all of the shock and surprise of her coming, we can't even imagine life without her. Heavenly Father blesses us in some unexpected ways, and I thank Him every day for this sweet spirit that has already brought us so much joy.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM!